Test Technician I

Phoenix Contact USA; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Maternity/Paternity leave

On-site gym and wellbeing center

Job summary

Phoenix Contact USA is seeking a Test Technician I to support testing, validation, qualification and evaluation of cable assemblies and related hardware. You will document results and assist with product evaluations to ensure quality and reliability.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to execute tests, maintain lab equipment and develop test fixtures and control cabinets as needed. This is an in-office role with strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or related field.
• 1–3 years electronics testing experience preferred.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical, mechanical and environmental testing of cable assemblies per procedures.
• Creates accurate written technical reports and test records from results.
• Maintains lab equipment and performs housekeeping; ensures calibration.
• Assists with quality, engineering and production on issues related to cable assemblies.
• Maintains compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, procedures and policies.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Constructs test fixtures
• Constructs control cabinet prototypes
• Occasional production work in various areas
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics testing

Documentation & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical testing

Crimp Analysis

Hand tools

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The Test Technician I supports the testing, validation, qualification, troubleshooting, and evaluation of cable assemblies and other assemblies within the Product Solutions Department. Performs laboratory and product testing activities, documents and analyzes test results, assists with product evaluations, and supports technical investigations to help ensure products and solutions meet quality, performance, safety, reliability, and customer requirements. Reporting to the Manager of Hardware Solutions, the Test Technician I collaborates with Product Solutions, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to execute testing protocols, maintain laboratory equipment, support customer solution development activities, and contribute to the successful delivery of hardware-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Performs Electrical, Mechanical and Environmental testing of cable assemblies in accordance with established procedures.
• Creates accurate written technical reports and test records based on test results
• Maintains lab equipment, supplies, performs laboratory House keeping tasks, ensures equipment is calibrated
• Assists & collaborates with Quality, Engineering and Production on quality, manufacturing, cost reduction issues related to cable assemblies.
• Maintains compliance with applicable safety requirements, quality standards, testing procedures, and company policies.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, innovation, and customer focus through active participation in team and departmental initiatives.
• Construction of test fixtures
• Construction of Control Cabinet prototypes
• Occasional production work in various production areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology.
• 1-3 years of experience in electronics testing, manufacturing, quality preferred.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with wire harness standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Experience or knowledge of Crimp Analysis, performing and analyzing cross sections, pull testing and IP testing
• Experience or knowledge of electrical testing such as contact resistance, hipot testing, high frequency testing
• Proficiency with using hand tools to create fixtures or control cabinets
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to safely use electrical and electronic testing equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Regular and on-time attendance.
• This is a 100% in office role.

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!

Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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